Worked both as a lead consultant and hands-on team member across multiple client engagements, supporting business growth, product development, and digital platform delivery. Collaborated closely with founders, product teams, and engineers to turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions while identifying opportunities for market expansion and operational improvement
Obby Blackstone
Business Development Consultant
Tech Strategy Consultant
Digital Transformation Manager
AI Consultant
Obby Blackstone
Business Development Consultant
Tech Strategy Consultant
Digital Transformation Manager
AI Consultant
Hello, I’m
Obby Blackstone
Business Development Consultant
Tech Strategy Consultant
Digital Transformation Manager
AI Consultant
Business Development Consultant and Business Analyst specialising in digital transformation, payments and platform delivery, based in London.
Commercially driven Business Development Consultant and Business Analyst with over 15
years’ experience delivering revenue growth, digital transformation, and
AI-enabled solutions across telecoms, fintech, eCommerce, and regulated
industries. Proven track record of leading end-to-end initiatives, aligning
business strategy with technical delivery, and driving measurable outcomes
including increased revenue, reduced operational costs, and scalable platform
solutions.
Highly experienced in requirements engineering, stakeholder engagement, and complex system integrations. Recognised for translating business needs into clear, actionable solutions, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging AI-driven opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support sustainable business growth.
40
Completed
Projects
15
Years
of Experience
20+
Business Consulted
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Digital Transformation
Dyson
Led business analysis and supported commercial alignment for a multi-market migration from Magento/Sitecore to SAP Hybris across APAC.
Global eCommerce Platform Transformation
Tetrad Pay
Reviewed and redesigned onboarding and operational workflows within a cross-border payments platform, reducing manual processing by around 25%.
Enterprise Commerce Platform Migration
TUI Group
Part of a digital commerce transformation programme migrating legacy platforms to SAP Hybris across Nordic markets, helping improve booking and checkout journeys.
Mobile Wallet & Contactless Payment Integration
Vodafone
Supported the development of NFC mobile wallet capabilities and EMV contactless payment functionality across telecom digital services.
Gaming Platform Compliance & Payment Enhancements
Ladbrokes
Part of a digital commerce transformation programme migrating legacy platforms to SAP Hybris across Nordic markets, helping improve booking and checkout journeys.
Admissions Transformation
London Business School
Redesigned admissions workflows for 2,000+ applicants, improving efficiency through AI-assisted automation.
BUSINESS ANALYST CAPABILITIES
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Requirements Gathering90%
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Stakeholder Engagement 90%
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Workshop Facilitation90%
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Gap Analysis90%
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As-Is / To-Be Analysis90%
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Critical thinking90%
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Agile (Scrum, Kanban)95%
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SAFe95%
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Payment platforms95%
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AWS95%
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Waterfall95%
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Hybrid SDLC95%
Tool Stack
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Confluence75%
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JIRA75%
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n8n85%
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Claude95%
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SQL75%
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ChatGPT80%
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Tableau95%
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Visual Studio95%
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ServiceNow88%
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Visio93%
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Lucid chart75%
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Salesforce74%
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Miro79%
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SAP S/4HANA70%
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SAP Hybris86%
What Services I Provide ?
5 Developers
AI-Enabled Digital Transformation
We help organizations reduce manual work, automate processes, and make better decisions using practical AI and digital systems — without disruption or hype
5 Consultants
Procurement & Tender Advisory
We help businesses compete effectively for government and large-scale contracts by bringing structure, compliance discipline, and commercial strategy to every bid.
3 Consultants
Supplier Sourcing & Trade Facilitation
We connect verified suppliers and serious buyers through structured facilitation, due diligence, and commercial advisory — reducing risk and improving deal quality.
2 Consultants
Market Entry & Expansion Advisory
We help businesses enter and expand across African markets with clarity, regulatory insight, and data-driven strategies that reduce risk and protect capital.
5 Writers
Digital Marketing
Wer deliver digital marketing campaigns across web and social channels, improving brand visibility, lead generation and customer acquisition.
10 Writers
Writing & Translation
We provide content writing and translation services, delivering clear, engaging and audience-focused communication across digital platforms.
2 Consultants
Business Formation & Consulting
We support business formation and provide consulting services to help organisations structure, launch and scale effectively.
5 Developers
Business website development
We provide business website development services, building tailored, scalable and high-performing digital platforms that support growth and customer engagement.
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Work Experience & Education
United Kingdom | European Union | Nordics | Sub-Saharan Africa | APAC
Let's Get in Touch!
+447440113247
obby@lostyche.com
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